Re: [Killietalk] N. leuki

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On 09-Jan-04 Wright Huntley wrote:
> My suspicion was that the large surface, combined with gentle aeration, 
> permitted growth of a lot more microcritters. Those were fed by the APR 
> and/or spirulina and growth was truly impressive. This is enough like 
> your *leukei* experience that it is tempting to extrapolate to any 
> situation where the fry are that small. No?
> 
I have had excellent luck with smaller fry such as the characins with a product
called "Resting Rotifers" from Florida Aqua-Farms.  The way I did it was to
spawn in an established tank with lots of Java Moss.  This would have a large
quantity of infusora in it already.  The day I knew I had a spawn I would add a
small amount of the "Resting Rotifer" cysts to the tank.  Following with the
scope I could see the Rotifers coming up, obviously feeding on the infusora
after about a week.  At that point I started adding a few vinegar eels,
microworms, and BBS over then next week to ten days.  The idea is a continuing
and overlapping range of fry food.

I have not yet tried the smaller Aphyobranchius species mainly because I have
been as yet not lucky enough to be at an auction where they where sold.  I am
really looking forward to it.  There where some at WAKO but alas I was
recovering from ACL/MCL replacement.

Peace
john
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